Alameda, CA vs San Luis, AZ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
San Luis
74.8
#555 nationally
San Luis leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.7). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 20). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $46,747).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | San Luis, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 74.8 (#555) |
| Population | 75,353 | 37,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $237,608 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $46,747 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+20.4 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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74.8 Score
San Luis, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,608
Population
37,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southwest
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